TAKING THE SMEICH

The 64-year-old Italian fears his title-winning Leicester team could be broken up as the Premier League big boys come in to snap up its stars.

French midfielder N'Golo Kante and PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez are also on the radar of Arsene Wenger's side.

The latter said ominously: “The season went very well. As you know, we have won the league which was very important. It is incredible. It was by far my best season in my career.

Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez could also be one of the Foxes' star who decides to take his chance with the Premier League big boys next season

While France midfield star N'Golo Kante is thought to be yet another King Power player who Arsene Wenger would like to bring to the Emirates next season

“It is flattering to hear [about links to other clubs], as I said nothing is agreed, nothing is done. For the moment I have not made a decision. We will see. It is possible that I stay, it is possible that I leave. We will see.”

But Ranieri has previously fired a warning to wantaway players who might think the grass is greener elsewhere.

He said: "I suggest to all my players to stay one year more. Don't go. If you go to another team, you might not get on the pitch."